Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

later than; following

From this reading After escaping from his room Dick had hunted up Jacker Mack, Phil Doon, and Billy Peterson.

a quantity of money

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MEANWHILE matters of interest were progressing below at the Mount of Gold mine.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading MEANWHILE matters of interest were progressing below at the Mount of Gold mine.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading After escaping from his room Dick had hunted up Jacker Mack, Phil Doon, and Billy Peterson.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

a desirable state

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But to-night the young prospectors were not interested in mining operations.

the size of something as given by the distance around it

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

someone who is a detective

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

impaired by diminution

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After escaping from his room Dick had hunted up Jacker Mack, Phil Doon, and Billy Peterson.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading After escaping from his room Dick had hunted up Jacker Mack, Phil Doon, and Billy Peterson.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

the act of consuming food

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After escaping from his room Dick had hunted up Jacker Mack, Phil Doon, and Billy Peterson.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

coins made of gold

From this reading MEANWHILE matters of interest were progressing below at the Mount of Gold mine.

in a greedy manner

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

succulent herbaceous vegetation of pasture land

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading After escaping from his room Dick had hunted up Jacker Mack, Phil Doon, and Billy Peterson.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading MEANWHILE matters of interest were progressing below at the Mount of Gold mine.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading But to-night the young prospectors were not interested in mining operations.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After escaping from his room Dick had hunted up Jacker Mack, Phil Doon, and Billy Peterson.

of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

immediately past

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

produced or growing in extreme abundance

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

From this reading After escaping from his room Dick had hunted up Jacker Mack, Phil Doon, and Billy Peterson.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading MEANWHILE matters of interest were progressing below at the Mount of Gold mine.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading MEANWHILE matters of interest were progressing below at the Mount of Gold mine.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MEANWHILE matters of interest were progressing below at the Mount of Gold mine.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading But to-night the young prospectors were not interested in mining operations.

attach to a support

From this reading MEANWHILE matters of interest were progressing below at the Mount of Gold mine.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But to-night the young prospectors were not interested in mining operations.

not divisible by two

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MEANWHILE matters of interest were progressing below at the Mount of Gold mine.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading But to-night the young prospectors were not interested in mining operations.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After escaping from his room Dick had hunted up Jacker Mack, Phil Doon, and Billy Peterson.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After escaping from his room Dick had hunted up Jacker Mack, Phil Doon, and Billy Peterson.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

in the near future

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading MEANWHILE matters of interest were progressing below at the Mount of Gold mine.

plural of “prospector” — someone who explores an area for mineral deposits

From this reading But to-night the young prospectors were not interested in mining operations.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading After escaping from his room Dick had hunted up Jacker Mack, Phil Doon, and Billy Peterson.

plural of “shareholder” — someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

bring to an end or halt

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MEANWHILE matters of interest were progressing below at the Mount of Gold mine.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But to-night the young prospectors were not interested in mining operations.

the upper part of anything

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading After escaping from his room Dick had hunted up Jacker Mack, Phil Doon, and Billy Peterson.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading On top Dick Haddon's big billy-goat was feeding greedily on the lush herbage of the Gaol Quarry; below, Dick and his boon companions were preparing for a tremendous adventure.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading MEANWHILE matters of interest were progressing below at the Mount of Gold mine.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The juvenile shareholders of the Company had done a fair amount of work in the soft reef of the new drive at odd times during the last fortnight; and the drive, which diminished in circumference as it progressed, and threatened presently to terminate in a sharp point, had been driven in quite fifteen feet.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But to-night the young prospectors were not interested in mining operations.